The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Master Bakers and Caterers Association of Nigeria (Kano Chapter) have reached a landmark agreement regarding the pricing and quality of bread in the state.
This decision comes amid public outcry over the failure to reduce bread prices despite a decline in flour costs.
Key Takeaways from the Agreement:
🔹 No Reduction in Bread Price: While the price of flour has dropped by N2,000 per bag, bakers argue that other essential ingredients like sugar, oil, and butter remain expensive.
🔹 Increase in Bread Size & Quality: Instead of lowering prices, the association agreed to increase the weight (gram) and quality of bread to reflect the reduced flour cost.
🔹 Kano Govt’s Intervention: The anti-corruption commission will meet with Singer Market Traders Association to ensure steady flour supply and price compliance.
Public Reactions & Economic Impact
📌 Consumers express mixed reactions—some appreciate the size increase, while others demand a price reduction.
📌 The agreement is seen as a compromise to balance rising production costs while offering better value.
📌 With Ramadan approaching, this initiative aims to ease food affordability challenges for Kano residents.
Will this decision ease economic hardship, or do you think bread prices should have been reduced instead? 🤔👇
